City of Torrington )
County of Goshen )
State of Wyoming )
The Torrington City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in the City Council Chambers at 436 East 22nd Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Doby, Council Members Deahl, Kelly, Viktorin and Warren. Also Present: Clerk/Treasurer Strecker, Attorney Eddington, Director of Public Works Harkins, Chief of Police Johnson and Deputy City Treasurer Nichols.
Mayor Doby called the meeting to order.
Councilman Viktorin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Doby led the session with informational announcements on the following items: 1. President Donald Trump Inauguration (01-20-25) update; 2. Legislative session update; 3. Announcement that the City of Torrington has a new member, Councilman Richard Warren; 4. Mayor Doby stated that change is inevitable. He indicated that he hopes and prays that all of those in positions of leadership in our homes, churches, places of employment, schools and governments at all levels will seek to lead us in wisdom and with an eye toward what is best for us as we continue to have the grace and mercy of God to continue what has been called, since our national birth, the great American experiment in self-governance; 5. Weather update. Mayor Doby urged the public to please check in on their neighbors, relatives and friends, especially those who are older and/or disabled, children and pets during this bitterly cold; and 6. Reminder to the public to be cautious and mindful of the presence of pedestrians and to refrain from using their cell phones while driving.
Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Deahl seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the minutes from the 01-07-25 Council meeting as published and all actions therein be ratified. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby requested approval to amend the agenda as follows:
1. Remove Liquor License Suspension from the Action Items List.
Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby presented for approval the following appointment: Safety Committee – Tessa Feagley. Expiration of Term: 12-31-25. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Viktorin seconded to approve the appointment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Director of Public Works (DPW) Harkins presented for approval Addendum No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff and Associates, Inc. (MCS) in the “not-to-exceed” amount of $127,146.21 for engineering services and an estimated amount of $8,504.00 for material testing costs for a total cost of $135,650.21. He stated that Addendum No. 2 is for the design, bidding, construction oversight and closeout services for the new Terminal Building Project at the Torrington Municipal Airport. DPW Harkins indicated that the proposed building will be approximately 1,855 square feet in area and will be of steel construction with a metal exterior. He commented that it will be located just west of the existing terminal building. DPW Harkins stated that once the new terminal building is completed, the City will demo the existing terminal using City forces. He indicated that as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) requirements, an Independent Fee Estimate (IFE) is required to evaluate the proposed costs of the engineering services. He commented that Benesch out of Lincoln, Nebraska was contracted with to prepare the IFE for a fee of $3,600.00. DPW Harkins stated that the IFE was used by the City and MCS to negotiate the cost of the engineering services. He indicated that the FAA responded on 01-13-25 with their concurrence in the award of the engineering services in the amount of $135,650.21. DPW Harkins commented that the City will initially have to front the cost of the project, but will receive reimbursements as costs are incurred. He stated that the construction cost of the new Terminal Building Project is estimated at $850,000.00. DPW Harkins indicated that FAA will contribute $722,000.00 towards the project (90%), the Wyoming Department of Transportation will contribute $48,133.33 towards the project (6%) and the City’s share would only be $32,088.89 (4%). He commented that if the cost of the project exceeds the $802,222.22 total funds available, the City will have to cover the overage at 100%. DPW Harkins stated that funds for this project will be requested in the FY26 Budget. Councilman Viktorin moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve Addendum No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with M.C. Schaff and Associates, Inc. (MCS) in the “not-to-exceed” amount of $127,146.21 for engineering services and an estimated amount of $8,504.00 for material testing costs for a total cost of $135,650.21 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk/Treasurer Strecker presented for approval the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Salt Lake City Area (SLCA) Purchasing and Scheduling Agent Services Contract. She stated that a couple of months ago, the City signed a similar contract for the WAPA Loveland Area Contract. Clerk/Treasurer Strecker indicated that the City has two WAPA purchasing contracts for electric, one with WAPA for Loveland Area Projects and one with WAPA for SLCA/Integrated Projects. She commented that the third major source of the City’s power purchases comes from the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN). Clerk/Treasurer Strecker stated that MEAN also oversees the WAPA contracts for the City. She indicated that this contract has always been in existence and commented that some language was just updated to continue the designation of MEAN as the City’s purchasing and scheduling agent for the City’s SLCA/Integrated Projects power allocation and related transmission service. Mayor Doby inquired if Attorney Eddington has reviewed the contract. Attorney Eddington confirmed yes and stated that it is pretty repetitive from previous contracts. Councilman Deahl moved and Councilman Kelly seconded to approve the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Salt Lake City Area (SLCA) Purchasing and Scheduling Agent Services Contract as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The bills from 01-08-25 to 01-21-25 were presented for payment. Councilman Kelly moved and Councilman Warren seconded to approve the bills for payment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Doby asked for public comments, questions or concerns.
Fire Chief Correa briefly updated the Mayor and Council on the calls that the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department responded to in the last couple of weeks.
Mayor Doby adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
The following bills were approved for payment: 80306 WY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 2019 Dodge Charger 8000.00;80307 AFLAC payroll withholding 1028.46;80308 CITY OF TORRINGTON payroll withholding 374.00;80309 DAVID A. DENT Golf Pro Payable 51.00;80310 GOSHEN CO DISTRICT COURT CLERK payroll withholding 100.00;80311 GREAT-WEST TRUST CO LLC payroll withholding 2620.00;80312 MONTANA CSSD SDU payroll withholding 210.16;80313 MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NE wholesale power 431061.16;80314 NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS payroll withholding 176.00;80315 NEW YORK LIFE payroll withholding 237.00;80316 PLATTE CO payroll withholding 199.98;80317 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO commercial insurance 79195.25;80318 VERIZON WIRELESS TVFD cell phones 97.22;80319 WYRULEC CO Landfill Electric 393.37;80320 ADVANCED POOLS & SPAS INC. crack injection/pool 4050.00;80321 ALBERT & JOSEPHINE FUSS reimb-cremation burial overpayment 250.00;80322 ALEX DOMINGUEZ reimb-proof of rabies vaccination 50.00;80323 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. dirt tarp 567.95;80324 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES lightweight knives,document frames,certificate holders,toner cartridges,pipe mount outdoor antenna 1980.42;80325 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC membership renewal 431.00;80326 AT&T MOBILITY cardiac monitor transmission fees 16.73;80327 BARNES LAW LLC Court Appointed Attorney 270.00;80328 BENESCH IF services/terminal building 3600.00;80329 BLACK HILLS ENERGY utilities-gas 7062.42;80330 BOUND TREE MEDICAL OB kit,curaplex hot pack 53.13;80331 CAYLOR & GENZ EARTHMOVERS INC. road base 1494.27;80332 CO STATE UNIVERSITY Rocky Mountain Meter School registration 455.00;80333 COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ambulance supplies 152.15;80334 CORE & MAIN LP adapter meuller fittings 650.80;80335 COZAD SIGNS LLC challenge coin laser set up 2025 retirement-PD 63.00;80336 CUES INC. rebuild head on sewer camera 4665.15;80337 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF TORRINGTON dispenser rentals,water 81.20;80338 CUSTOM FLAG CO INC. custom flags 690.00;80339 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES INC. cleaning services 345.00;80340 DUSTIN R. ANDERSON deposit refund 42.51;80341 EASTERN WY EYE CLINIC safety glasses 468.34;80342 EJS SUPPLY LLC snow plow end protector RH 268.60;80343 ELK ECO-CYCLE dumpster picked up 30.00;80344 ENERGY LABORATORIES INC. lab testing 312.00;80345 ENVIRO SERVICES INC. lab analysis 37.00;80346 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL traffic cones 103.08;80347 GOSHEN CO CLERK 2024 election fees 3787.72;80348 GOSHEN CO ECONOMIC monthly contribution 2500.00;80349 GRAINGER pipe cement,primer,clevis pen, telescoping cone bar,hour meter industrial park river pump 405.99;80350 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP copier leases 356.00;80351 IDEAL LINEN/BLUFFS FACILITY SOLUTION mats,scrapers,sam dust/energy fees,garments,sam garment fees,sam linen,coveralls,mops,towels,linens 700.17;80352 JAMES A. EDDINGTON PC City Attorney 9400.00;80353 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT LLC gutter brush segments,glass bulb seal 960.87;80354 JOHN B. PATRICK Municipal Court Judge 2000.00;80355 KAUFMAN GLASS LLC windshield installation 260.00;80356 KNOW HOW INC. batteries,oil seal,wheel seal,filters,wiper blades,washer solvent,crimp brush,hyd hose fittings,hyd hoses,wheel bolts,wheel nuts, butt connectors,orange marker kits,core deposit,headlight bulb,oil pressure switch 2498.53;80357 LARRY & DEBORAH FRITZLER pump septic tanks 506.00;80358 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC. medical oxygen 168.25;80359 MEDICAL AIR SERVICES ASSOCIATION medical air transport insurance 1615.00;80360 METAL SHOP AND REPAIR LLC channel iron 38.75;80361 MICHAEL A. RICHEY Airport Operator Contract 1666.67;80362 Void;80363 NE SAFETY AND FIRE EQUIPMENT fire extinguisher inspections 140.00;80364 PINNACLE BANK psi training,shrm membership,gift card,Christmas party decorations,travel expenses-meals/fuel,PD Christmas cards,calibration,oil gauging tape,wasp/hornet spray,drain hair catcher,battery charger,desk organizer/accessories,US flag patches,supplies for reimbursable stock,rear tail gate latch, 9mm dummy rounds,hi-vis thermal lined sweatshirt,emergen-c,phone screen protectors,perimeter seal, date stamps,hand soap,envelopes,classification folders,trash bags,mop heads,scotch tape,auto protectant,furniture polish 2676.14;80365 PITTMAN ELECTRIC LLC change out heater & gfci 176.89; 80366 POWERPLAN backhoe repair parts 217.60;80367 PRI MANAGEMENT GROUP supervising property/evidence unit 199.00;80368 PRO OVERHEAD DOOR CO INC. install garage door 9114.00;80369 PRO QUALITY PEST CONTROL rodent control 90.00;80370 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC. neopost postage 772.40;80371 QUILL LLC desk/wall calendars,correction tape,highlighters,toner 186.68;80372 R&C WELDING FAB TRUCKING/CRANE SERVICE torch plates for baler 3250.03;80373 Void;80374 ROBERT D. JOHNSON JR. credit refund 68.00;80375 S & W HEALTHCARE CORPORATION wet gel foam 285.92;80376 SARGENT DRILLING CO FY25 Well #5 Submersible Pump & Motor Replacement Project 69337.65;80377 SNOW CREST CHEMICALS LLC hot water closed loop contract 145.00;80378 STARR TOOLS rep chain 70.25;80379 STEVE DECKER street brooms 257.70;80380 STOTZ EQUIPMENT brake,seat 737.76;80381 TALOS TECHNOLOGIES internal hard drive 340.00;80382 TRI-STATE GARAGE DOORS service on overhead door 200.00;80383 TYLER GOULART mileage reimb 133.00;80384 U S POSTMASTER credit for postage 1250.00;80385 UWE PESTICIDE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM pesticide training 125.00;80386 VALLEY MOTOR SUPPLY filters,hi temp grease,wiper blades,oil drain plug,wheel nut,lug nut,compression union, fuel line o-ring assortment 134.52;80387 VEOLIA WTS USA INC. monthly chemical management 7769.04; 80388 WESTERN UNITED ELECTRIC SUPPLY spacer fitting,pole stubbing bands 973.17;80389 WY ASSOCIATION-SHERIFFS & CHIEF POLICE 2025 membership dues 250.00;80390 WY BANK & TRUST lease purchase payment 26495.89
Public Notice No. 9234 published in The Torrington Telegram on January 31, 2025.
